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15:07

Police appeal for anyone with dashcam footage to contact them

A Cheshire Police spokesman said:

The incident, which involved a black Mazda 6, a silver Chevrolet Matiz and a Renault HGV, occurred on the southbound carriageway near to Knutsford Service Station.

As a result of the collision a full closure was put in place on the southbound carriageway. The road reopened at approximately 2.45pm.

One person is believed to have sustained serious injuries; he has been taken to Salford Royal Hospital.

Anyone with any information in relation to the incident, or dashcam footage of the area at the time of the incident is asked to contact Cheshire Police on 101 quoting IML 156122.”

15:04

M6 has now reopened

Cheshire Police have now confirmed the M6 has reopened.

13:23

Police update

A Cheshire Police spokesman said: “The M6 in Cheshire is currently closed southbound following a serious collision near Knutsford.

“The incident, which involves two cars and a HGV, was reported shortly before 11am today, Thursday 16 August.

“One person is believed to have sustained serious injuries as a result of the collision and has been taken to the Salford Royal Hospital

“Police and fire remain at the scene and a full closure is currently in place on the southbound carriageway from junction 19, Knutsford, to junction 18, Middlewich.”

12:59

Trapped traffic has now been released.

12:17

12:03

All emergency services left the scene by 11:55. Investigation work is now taking place.

11:55

11:53

11:49

Trapped traffic is now being turned around.

11:37

Diversion route in place

Diversion - Traffic should follow the Solid circle symbol. Exiting at J19 and take A556 south. At roundabout with A530 take first exit and head south to Middlewich on the A530. Continue forward in Middlewich on to the B5309. At roundabout with A54 turn left.

11:30

Incident involves two cars and a HGV

Cheshire Police said: “The M6 in Cheshire is currently closed southbound following a serious collision near Knutsford.

“The incident, which involves two cars and a HGV, was reported shortly before 11am today, Thursday 16 August.

“Police, fire and ambulance are in attendance at the scene and a full closure is currently in place on the southbound carriageway from junction 19, Knutsford, to junction 18, Middlewich.”

11:30

North West Motorway Police

A spokesman said: “Reference the collision on the M6 southbound near to Knutsford Services, Police, Highways, ambulance and County Fire are at scene. All lanes are still closed at the moment, but emergency services working towards getting a lane flowing as soon as possible.”

11:29

Cheshire Fire

A Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service spokesman said: “Firefighters are currently dealing with a serious collision involving two cars and a HGV on M6 Southbound J19 (Knutsford) to J18 (Middlewich). The road is closed, please avoid the area if possible.”